Paradise
Census-designated place in Sanders County, Montana
Paradise is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sanders County, Montana, with 166 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,500 ft (762 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Plains, 6.7 miles NW.
- 166residents (2020 Census)
- 2,500 ftelevation · 762 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 673 / sq mipopulation density
- 59856ZIP code
About Paradise
Paradise (Salish: čɫl̓q̓ʷe) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sanders County, Montana, United States. The population was 166 at the 2020 census.
The community began in 1883, when the Northern Pacific Railroad chose the site as a division point. It was also the place where railroaders would change their watches from Mountain to Pacific time.
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Paradise had 166 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 166 |
|---|---|
| Density | 673 per sq mi (260 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paradise at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Sanders County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 166 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.25 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,500 ft (762 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3849° N, 114.7953° W |
| ZIP code | 59856 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3056425 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paradise
- Plains6.7 mi NW
- Superior14.0 mi S
- Weeksville14.2 mi NW
- St. Regis15.5 mi W
- Riverbend15.8 mi S
- Hot Springs16.6 mi N
- Camas17.4 mi N
- Sčilíp20.9 mi E
- Lonepine22.4 mi N
- Old Agency23.7 mi E
- De Borgia24.6 mi W
- Cyr28.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Paradise
What county is Paradise in?
Paradise is in Sanders County, Montana.
What is the population of Paradise, MT?
166 people lived in Paradise at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paradise, MT?
The ZIP code of Paradise is 59856.
What is the elevation of Paradise?
2,500 feet (762 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paradise?
Plains (6.7 mi), Superior (14.0 mi), Weeksville (14.2 mi), St. Regis (15.5 mi), Riverbend (15.8 mi).
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